Cartagena

Cartagena

2009 · 93 min · FR · 5.6 (47 votes)
Dir. Alain Monne · Starring Sophie Marceau, Christopher Lambert, Margarita Rosa de Francisco, Rodolfo De Souza, Linnett Hernandez Valdes, Anibal Gonzalez Parra
DramaRomance

Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.

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A quiet, intimate drama about two souls finding unexpected connection amidst hardship. It feels raw and real, exploring the power of human bonds to overcome isolation and despair.

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